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title: "Provision of Oil and Chemical Stores"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068785"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2026-04-21"
---

# Provision of Oil and Chemical Stores

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068785

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Oil and Chemical Stores" by the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton has reached the contract award stage. This limited competition process was initiated to identify a supplier for hazardous-materials storage solutions, including shelving and spill-containment decking. The contract, valued at £38,783.47, was signed on 1st April 2026 with Connect Storage Systems Limited, with the implementation period running from 2nd April to 29th May 2026. This procurement falls within the goods industry category and adheres to UK legislation, specifically addressing the storage of hazardous materials at the NOC's facilities.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and distribution of storage solutions for hazardous materials. Specifically, businesses offering specialised shelving, safety cabinets, and spill-containment systems can benefit from future contracts of a similar nature. SMEs, like Connect Storage Systems Limited, that have expertise in this niche sector are particularly well-suited to compete for forthcoming tenders related to integrating robust safety standards and customised installations for substances such as oils and chemicals.

## Notice

The requirement is to supply, deliver and install specialist hazardous-materials storage solutions for the Oil Store and Chemical Store at NOC. This includes hazmat-compliant short-span shelving, spill-containment decking, safety cabinets, mesh partitioning, and all associated fittings. The equipment must meet safety, environmental and containment standards for the secure storage of oils, chemicals and flammable liquids, and be installed to the exact layout previously surveyed on site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036154-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,783 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONNECT STORAGE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44611410 - Oil-storage tanks

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 13:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036154-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036154-2026
  21st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://noc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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